The forecast for the number of persons employed in the sawmilling and planing of wood sector in Italy indicates a steep decline from 2024 to 2028, reflecting a significant downward trend. Employment is projected to decrease from 5.78 thousand employees in 2024 to 1.2 thousand in 2028. The drastic year-on-year declines are apparent, with the most severe drops seen between 2026 and 2027 (32.86%) and between 2027 and 2028 (48.5%). Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) signifies an average annual decrease of around 34.83% in employment.

Future trends to watch for:

Adoption of advanced technologies and automation may further reduce job numbers.
Market shifts driven by environmental policies could influence employment.
Demand fluctuations in wood products may impact future employment levels.